The official report released October 21 showed the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs rose to 3.6%, compared to 3.3% previously. On a month over month basis, prices climbed 0.4% in September, which was slightly higher than the 0.3% estimate but lower than the 0.5% increase recorded in the prior month.
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UK September Inflation Hits 3.5% Beating 3.4% Forecast
Global Markets3 hours ago
Price increases for households across Britain were more pronounced than expected according to the newest reporting cycle. The Consumer Price Index grew at an annual rate of 3.5% in September, topping the 3.4% projection and the previous reading of 3.1%. Services inflation, a critical metric for monetary policy, also climbed to 3.7% from 3.4% and surpassed the estimated 3.6% mark.
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